Quote by William H. McRaven Download Open image ““You can’t avoid The Circus. At some point we all make the list. Don’t be afraid of The Circus.”” — William H. McRaven ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.2 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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“By 2003, I found myself in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now that I was a one-star admiral leading troops in a war zone, every decision I made had its consequences. Over the next several years, I stumbled often. But, for every failure, for every mistake, there were hundreds of successes: hostages rescued, suicide bombers stopped, pirates captured, terrorists killed,… — William H. McRaven Copy Share
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“The common people and the great men and women are all defined by how they deal with life’s unfairness: Helen Keller, Nelson Mandela, Stephen… — William H. McRaven Copy Share Image
Following is one of the most underrated aspects of leadership… I have seen many a good [military unit] underachieve, because someone...thought the commander was… — William H. McRaven Copy Share Image
“After the war, Manor returned to New York University and finished his degree in 1947. Later that year he became an instructor at the air tactical school at Tyndal Field, Florida. Following that assignment he went to Maxwell Air Force Base at Montgomery, Alabama, and helped organize the squadron officers’ school, staying on to teach the first class. He departed… — William H. McRaven Copy Share
Petraeus is the finest general I have ever worked for; Holly Petraeus is a great American hero. — William H. McRaven Copy Share Image
Nighttime frequently increases alertness, and each mission should consider the ramifications of a night assault. Several of the most successful special operations were conducted… — William H. McRaven Copy Share Image
“for every failure, for every mistake, there were hundreds of successes: hostages rescued, suicide bombers stopped, pirates captured, terrorists killed, and countless lives saved. I realized that the past failures had strengthened me, taught me that no one is immune from mistakes. True leaders must learn from their failures, use the lessons to motivate themselves, and not be afraid to… — William H. McRaven Copy Share
“In life you will face a lot of Circuses. You will pay for your failures. But, if you persevere, if you let those failures… — William H. McRaven Copy Share Image
“It is easy to blame your lot in life on some outside force, to stop trying because you believe fate is against you. It is easy to think that where you were raised, how your parents treated you, or what school you went to is all that determines your future. Nothing could be further from the truth. The common people… — William H. McRaven Copy Share